To support the development of SMEs, the Government provides a comprehensive set of programmes through the various of Government Ministries and Agencies, which are broadly categorized into "Financial Assistance" and "Business Support Services".
Type of Financial Assistance:
- Soft loans
- Grants
- Equity Financing
- Venture Capital
- Guarantee Scheme
- Tax Incentives
Funds and schemes under Financial Assistance category:
- Initiative Financing Scheme
- Rural Economy Financing Scheme
- Bumiputera Entrepreneur Project Fund
- Fund For Food
- Fund For Small And Medium Industries 2
- New Entrepreneurs Fund 2
- Rehabilitation Fund For Small Businesses
- High Technology Fund
- New Shipping Fund
- Tourism Infrastructure Fund
- Agriculture Entrepreneurs Scheme for Graduates
- Financing Scheme For Agricultural Mechanisation And Automation
- Financing Scheme For Bumiputera Trade & Industry Community
- Micro Credit Schemes for Entrepreneurs
- Special Fund For Tourism
- Rural Economy Financing Scheme
- Brand Promotion Grant (BPG)
- Market Development Grant (MDG)
- Commercialisation Of R&D Fund (Phase 1 to Phase 4) - Market Survey and Research
- Technology Acquisition Fund
- Grant for Enhancing Marketing Skills of SMEs
- Grant for RossettaNet
- Matching Grant for Business Start-ups
- Matching Grant for Certification and Quality Management System